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All Things Beautiful...Through My Kaleidoscope

Welcome to my page of reflections on the mandala art of Henry Reed. Long ago, I envisioned my writing as viewing life through my looking glass…my kaleidoscope. I love the way the picture changes, with each turn of the scope. Yet, it’s always unique and beautiful. After long enjoying Henry’s mandalas in my daily email, I discovered that, beyond looking at the artwork, I was feeling prompted to write words from my heart regarding what was going on in my life. I began my own daily affirmations, or reflections…and posting them here, beginning in August 2009. ~ Nov. 13, 2011, Henry completed his 7th year -- 2,556 mandala paintings -- thus completing a circle. A new one begins. Hope you'll tune in to watch what develops in this blog space of Henry Reed, SusanGail and ATB ~ It's a journey of intuitive heart.

Thursday, April 14, 2022

The Daily Mandala: March 15, 2006

Oh what a beautiful,

amazing, colorful world!

My heart sings in its

synchronicity and revels

in its playfulness!

~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: March 15, 2006

Thursday, March 24, 2022

The Daily Mandala: March 14, 2006

Blue on blue...

Sun, moon, stars,

points of light...

A peaceful universe

resides within my sphere,

singing this refrain:

Open hearts,

scatter joy afar.

~ATB~

The Daily Mandala: March 14, 2006

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

The Daily Mandala: March 13, 2006

Fairy tales...

may they come true

for me and you,

around a peaceful table

on a verdant field,

where stories are shared

beneath a beautiful forest canopy.

We peek up through the branches,

into a sky of sunny blue.

We wonder about our planet,

discovering our creative spirit in it.

We know what we must do.

~ ATB ~

Monday, March 14, 2022

The Daily Mandala: March 12, 2006

George's Day...

a gorgeous day.

A picnic day, a playground day,

a happy day, a birthday.

Tender spirit, creative, kind.

Generous heart,

of peaceful mind,

integrating paths that wind

around the bend,

where I find a sweet,

gentle wind of springtime.

~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: March 12, 2006

Thursday, December 30, 2021

The Daily Mandala: March 11, 2006

Bold beautiful...

I've laid out the pathway,

I've charted my course.

I'm setting out now

to follow my heart.

Just need to begin...

just need a fresh start.

~ ATB ~

The Daily Mandala: March 10, 2006

Boldly walk through life,

send your light afar...

Receive the blessings given,

reach for that beautiful star.

~ ATB ~

Monday, November 29, 2021

The Daily Mandala: March 9, 2006

Oh to be me...

creative spirit, free,

playfully scrambling high

up in the branches,

like a curious squirrel

exploring happily

in my home tree.

~ ATB ~

Henry's Paintbox

INSPIRATIONAL FILM QUOTES

AUSTRALIA: "I will sing you to me."
AVATAR: "I SEE you!"
BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S: "We're after the same rainbow's end -- waiting 'round the bend, my huckleberry friend, Moon River and me."
CASTAWAY: "I've gotta keep breathing. Because tomorrow, the sun will rise. Who knows what the tide could bring?~
DREAMER: "You are a great champion. When you ran, the ground shook, the sky opened and mere mortals parted. Parted the way to victory, where you'll meet me in the winner's circle, where I'll put a blanket of flowers on your back."
E.T. : "E.T. phone home..."
FIELD OF DREAMS: "If you build it, they will come."
SECRETARIAT: "She cannot stand still when the trumpet sounds."
THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN: (Last lines) -- Tintin: There's a clue to another treasure. How's your thirst for adventure, Captain? Captain Haddock: Unquenchable, Tintin.
THE MUPPET MOVIE: I have a dream too, but it's about singing and dancing and making people happy. It's the kind of dream that gets better the more people you share it with. And I found a whole group of friends who have the same dream, and that makes us sort of like a family."
UP IN THE AIR: "Ryan Bingham: The stars will wheel forth from their daytime hiding places; and one of those lights, slightly brighter than the rest, will be my wingtip passing over. "

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